Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

Students in this five-week "Cherub" program study journalism from a "professional's perspective," learning how to be better writers and editors for print, broadcast and digital media. The 84 "rising seniors" typically come from at least 20 states and various countries abroad. Visit the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute website.

Other Opportunities for Youth

For more than 70 years, Northwestern University's Music Academy has provided community music instruction to children in the Evanston area.